Agency Regulation After West Virginia v. EPA: Climate Change, Major Questions Doctrine, Future of Chevron
A live 90-minute CLE video webinar with interactive Q&A
This CLE webinar will address the recent SCOTUS decision in West Virginia v. EPA which held that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had exceeded the authority granted by Congress under the Clean Air Act in issuing limitations on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. The panel will also discuss the recently applied "major questions doctrine" that the Court has established for interpreting the limits of administrative power and how this case may affect the Chevron doctrine, as well as the future of climate change regulations.
Outline
- West Virginia v. EPA
- History of case
- Major questions doctrine
- History of the doctrine
- Chevron
- Climate change
- Future of administrative regulation
Benefits
The panel will discuss these and other key issues:
- What is the history of the major questions doctrine?
- How does the decision in West Virginia v. EPA affect the future of administrative regulation?
- What is the likely state of the Chevron doctrine?
- How will West Virginia v. EPA affect climate change regulation?
Faculty

Eric L. Christensen
Principal
Beveridge & Diamond
Mr. Christensen is one of the Pacific Northwest’s leading energy and natural resources attorneys. His practice... | Read More
Mr. Christensen is one of the Pacific Northwest’s leading energy and natural resources attorneys. His practice focuses on assisting both emerging energy and clean tech companies and traditional energy companies navigate the complex legal and regulatory systems governing the nation’s energy industry. With more than 27 years of experience, Mr. Christensen has successfully represented clients in complex litigation and regulatory matters, ranging from the U.S. Supreme Court to major proceedings before federal and state agencies. In addition, he has successfully guided clients through major transactions involving, for example, renewable and traditional energy facilities, complex energy and derivatives trades, brownfields redevelopment, engineering and construction services, early-stage and traditional financing, risk management, and government grants and tax incentives.
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Early Discount (through 09/02/22)
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Early Discount (through 09/02/22)
You may pre-order a recording to listen at your convenience. Recordings are available 48 hours after the webinar. Strafford will process CLE credit for one person on each recording. All formats include course handouts.